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Appointment to Takeovers Panel
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Minister of Commerce 4 April 2013 Media Statement Appointment to Takeovers Panel Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the appointment of Tina Symmans to the Takeovers Panel. More >>
Minister welcomes Law Commission report
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
4 April 2013 Media Statement Minister welcomes Law Commission report Justice Minister Judith Collins today tabled in Parliament the Law Commission’s report The 2013 Review of the Evidence Act 2006. “I would like to thank the Law Commission for ... More >>
Next steps in Mighty River Power for minority share offer
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 4 April 2013 Media Statement Next steps in Mighty River Power for minority share offer More >>
Vocational Pathways To Success
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have this morning launched the final Vocational Pathway publications, allowing senior secondary and foundation tertiary students to make more informed ... More >>
Time’s Up For Cyber Bullies
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice 4 April 2013 Media Statement Time’s Up For Cyber Bullies More >>
Funding for research on what helps us live longer lives
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia announced allocation of research funding today of $1.8million for a study of over three years that follows more than 900 elderly New Zealanders to find out what helps them live longer lives. More >>
46% reduction in sunbed operators in Auckland
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The first solaria survey by the Ministry of Health has revealed there has been a notable decrease in the number of sunbed operators. More >>
UN takes steps to regulate arms trade
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the approval of the Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “The Arms Trade Treaty is the first international treaty to regulate the $70 billion global arms trade,” ... More >>
Calls for health volunteer nominations
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall is calling for nominations for the first Minister of Health Volunteer Awards to celebrate New Zealand’s health volunteers. “Health volunteers from all over the country give their time freely to improve the quality of lives ... More >>
Emerging economies driving growth in food & beverage sector
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has today released a report showing growth in the New Zealand food and beverage sector is being driven by the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging economies. More >>
Crime down 16.7 per cent, Police deserve praise
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
3 April 2013 Media Statement Crime down 16.7 per cent, Police deserve praise Police Minister Anne Tolley says the New Zealand Police deserve huge credit for the fact that crime is down 16.7 per cent over the past three years, and Labour should cease ... More >>
$8 billion potential in Maori freehold land
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 3 April 2013 Media Statement New report shows $8 billion potential in Maori freehold land A new report commissioned by the Ministry for Primary Industries has shown the potential held in over one million ... More >>
Te Ture Whenua Maori Act discussion document released
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Māori Affairs 3 April 2013 Media Statement Te Ture Whenua Maori Act discussion document released The government is seeking feedback on five major proposals ... More >>
More children having B4 school health checks
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 3 April 2013 Media Statement More children having B4 school health checks More >>
NZ Civil Defence strategy report released
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister of Civil Defence 3 April 2013 Media Statement NZ Civil Defence strategy report released More >>
Going Digital update – South Island
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss is urging South Island residents to ensure their televisions can receive a digital signal ahead of the South Island’s digital switchover later this month. More >>
War Disablement Pension gets 5 per cent boost
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Those on the War Disablement Pension and Surviving Spouse Pension will benefit from a one-off 5 per cent increase from 1 April, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse confirmed today. More >>
Limited EQC IT functions resume
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee has today approved a restricted return to business for the EQC after confirmation that all necessary steps are being taken to protect customer privacy. More >>
Update on Government’s Tiwai Point offer
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall notes that Rio Tinto has declined the Government’s offer to help bridge a negotiations gap between Meridian Energy and Rio Tinto subsidiary Pacific Aluminium. More >>
NZ maintains access to Australian Synchrotron
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will continue to invest in the Australian Synchrotron research facility to provide access for New Zealand scientists, says Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
